AIC Exam 2022
What is the largest wire size
#1
Trucks to remove soil equation
(BCY*swell factor (i.e. 16%=1.16))/truck CY
Board feet for wood stud equation
(dimension of stud x LF)/12
What items should a Meeting Agenda include at a minimum?
- Title of Meeting (type, #) - Required/Requested attendees - Subject & Purpose - Project identifier - Date, Time, and anticipated duration - Location of the meeting - Intended content, objectives and proposed discussions - Instructions to participants on how to prepare for the meeting, what to bring
The federal and state governments have established elevations of various inland points throughout the country. What elevation are these points in relationship to?
0'- 0"
What CSI Division contains the Bid Requirements for a project'?
00
What CSI Division applies to all contractors and subcontractors?
01
What CSI Division contains technical information on Soil Compaction requirements?
02
According to CSI, What Division (s) are considered the Technical Specifications?
02 - 50.
What CSI Division contains technical information on Structural Steel'?
05
What CSI Division contains technical information on Roofing?
07
What CSI Division contains technical information on Drywall?
09
What CSI Division contains technical information on Painting'?
09
Which CSI part number contains information on Reference Standards the contractor or subcontractor must consult?
1
A scaffold must have a platform that is fully planked or decked, with no more than how many inches between adjacent planks?
1 inch
What is a typical value for the Modulus of Elasticity (E)
1,300,000
Laminated wood members are stronger than standard lumber of the same size. Typical lamination thicknesses are:
1-1/2" for straight members and 3/4" for curved members
What is the diameter in inches of a #8 bar?
1.0 inch
What is the diameter in inches of a #12 bar?
1.5 inches
In construction, what is the minimum number of employees that an employer must have before they are required to maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses?
10
What is the retention percentage of a listener in an oral conversation'?
10
A safety net must extend horizontally by how many feet for falls up to 10 feet?
10 feet
Workers on a scaffolding must be protected by guardrails, nets and/or personal fall arrest systems if the scaffold is elevated more than how many feet?
10 feet
What is the maximum horizontal travel distance to retrieve a fire extinguisher in a Building Area?
100 Feet
What CSI Division contains technical information on Food Service Equipment?
11
On scaffolds where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, the lap shall occur only over supports. What is the minimum lap in inches if they are not nailed?
12 inches
A safety net must extend horizontally by how many feet for falls greater than 10 feet?
13 feet
What CSI Division contains technical information on the Conveyor System?
14
What is the maximum number of days that an employer has to contest any citations?
15
A guardrail must be able to resist a lateral load of how many pounds at the middle rail?
150 lbs.
What is the weight of a Cubic Foot of concrete?
150 pounds
What is the weight range of a cubic foot of normal concrete for design purposes?
150-154
A scaffold must be at least how many inches wide?
18 inches
Stairs or ladders must be provided when there is a break in elevation of how many inches or more?
19 inches
Which Part of the OSHA Standards is designated for Inspections?
1903
Which Part of the OSHA Standards is designated for Recordkeeping?
1904
Which Part of the OSHA Standards is designated for General Industry?
1910
What defines the term 2/10 Net 30?
2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of the invoice date. Full payment due in thirty days
What is the maximum vertical tie-in distance range in feet for scaffolds that exceed the height to base ratio?
20 - 26 feet.
A guardrail must be able to resist a lateral load of how many pounds at the top rail?
200 lbs.
A guardrail must include a top and middle rail. The middle rail must be at least:
21 inches +/- 3 inches
What CSI Division contains technical information on Plumbing?
22
Which Division and Section number contains technical information on the plumbing fixtures?
22 40 00
What CSI Division contains technical information on the Air Handling system?
23
What CSI Division contains technical information on the Boiler System?
23
Which Division and Section number contains technical information on the interior Electrical Service and Distribution system?
26 10 00
Which Division and Section number contains technical information on the communications systems?
27 20 00
According to the Federal government regulations, what is the maximum number of days that a company has to submit the non-United States Citizens form to the federal government?
3
What is the minimum number of days an OSHA Citation needs to be posted on a jobsite?
3
Which CSI part number contains information on the installation procedures the contractor or subcontractors must consult?
3
What is the minimum ladder extension above the point of contact?
3 feet
The nominal dimension of lumber represent its size prior to final sawing and smoothing. The actual dimensions of lumber is less than the nominal dimension. What is the actual dimensions of a 4 in. x 8 in. board?
3-1/2 in. x 7-1/4 in.
The thickness of a standard mortar joint is:
3/8"
Safety nets should be placed as close as possible to where employees are working, but no more than how many feet below the working surface?
30 feet
What is the maximum horizontal tie-in distance in feet for scaffolds that exceed the height to base ratio?
30 feet
Stairs should be installed with a uniform height and depth of treads and risers, and installed between:
30° and 50°
Which Division and Section number contains technical information on the exterior sewerage and drainage system?
33 30 00
What are the length ratios for a right triangle?
3:4:5
The point of contact for your ladder is 16' above the ground, what is the proper horizontal distance from the wall?
4 Feet
Wood panel products come in a variety of thickness, and are typically produced in:
4 ft x 8 ft sheets
A scaffold must be capable of supporting its own weight and what is the minimum factor that must be applied to the maximum intended load to determine the capacity?
4 times
What is the weight of a Cubic Yard of concrete?
4050 pounds
A guardrail must include a top and middle rail. The top rail must be at least:
42 inches +/- 3 inches
What sling angle range is best for lifting without making the lift extremely dangerous?
45 degrees to 90 degrees.
What is the minimum height to base ratio which requires guying, tying, bracing?
4:1
According to OSHA, what is the minimum ratio for a layered soil system (H=horizontal; V=vertical)?
4H:1V
The OSHA Act states that "each employer shall furnish to each employee a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to an employee." Which section is this stated in?
5(a)(l) of the General Duty Clause
If a single point of anchorage is used for a personal fall arrest system, the point of anchorage should be designed to support at least twice the impact load or how many pounds per worker (whichever is greater)?
5,000 lbs.
When designing formwork, what is the minimum Live Load recommended by the ACI (American Concrete Institute) for the weight of workers and for motorized carts/buggies in pounds per square foot?
50 for workers and 75 for carts
A guardrail must be able to resist a lateral load of how many pounds at the toe board?
50 lbs.
Fall protection means must be in place for any potential falls greater than:
6 feet
Unless restrained by hooks, cleats or other means, the ends of an 8-foot plank must extend past the end of the support by how many inches?
6-12 inches
What is the normal lift range in inches stated in the documents for attaining the specified density percentage when compacting structural fill'?
6-12.
Unless restrained by hooks, cleats or other means, the ends of a 12-foot plank must extend past the end of the support by how many inches?
6-18 inches
The actual size of a 8" x 8" x 16" CMU block is:
7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8"
What is the maximum horizontal travel distance to retrieve a NRC extinguisher in a Fuel Service Area?
75 Feet
What is the maximum number of hours for reporting a Death or Catastrophe to OSHA?
8
A safety net must extend horizontally by how many feet for falls up to 5 feet?
8 feet
What is the average weight of a bag of Portland Cement in pounds?
90
What percentage of a conversation does the sender remember of what they say and do?
90
A personal fall arrest system should include:
A full body harness, a lifeline, and an anchor point
A picture is worth a thousands words... therefore, use photos to help the recipient of the RFI understand where the problem resides. But a photo is not worth much if it doesn't include:
A label, a scale, a date and a location.
What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
A list of tasks braking down the project into manageable work packages
What is the best time to distribute the Meeting Minutes to the Participants?
About one day after the meeting.
What is the best time to distribute the Working Agenda to the Participants?
About one day prior to the meeting.
Which document makes changes, modifications and corrections prior to bid opening?
Addenda
What is the location of a Fire Extinguisher on a Multi-story building?
Adjacent to Stairway
What is the purpose of an EMR?
Adjust Workers Compensation Manual Rate to reflect a company safety
A scaffold should be inspected by the competent person:
After each shift and each alterations
You need a Respirator for a combination gas, vapor, and particulate contaminants not immediately dangerous to life, which of the following types of Respirators must be worn?
Air-purifying Respirator
Which of the following references is incorporated by reference for the design of vertical and horizontal forms and a copy shall be maintained on the job site at all times?
American Concrete Institute's publication ACI 347 titled, Formwork for Concrete.
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of ACI that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of ACI?
American Concrete Institute.
Which organization publishes structural steel design properties manuals and manuals that cover steel construction methods?
American Institute of Steel Construction.
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of AISC that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of AISC?
American Institute of Steel Construction.
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of ASHRAE that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of ASHRAE?
American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.
Which organization is engaged in the standardization of technical specifications and testing methods?
American Society for Testing Materials.
Which organization established the penetration test boring procedures?
American Society for Testing and Materials.
What is the correct name for the acronym ADA?
American with Disabilities Act
What is the unit to measure current?
Ampere
What is the definition of a work-related catastrophe?
An injury or illness that requires hospitalization of 3 or more workers
Which duties change as a person moves up an organizational chart?
Analysis skills increase and their communication skills increase
Which of the following documents is used by a Design Professional for providing additional information on an added scope of work during construction?
Architectural Supplemental Instructions.
What type of pavement system is subject to abrasion throughout because the pavement continuously flexes under the weight of traffic?
Asphalt.
Which of the following descriptions are the primary content items for the meeting minutes?
Attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion.
Which of the following techniques is used to determine the liquid, plastic, semisolid, and solid states of consistency for a cohesive soil?
Atterberg Limits.
What is the proper Procurement Activity Sequence that is used for every Vendor or Supplier (such as Rebar, Structural Steel and Sheet Metal) on a Design/Build logic network according to acceptable legal practices?
Award Vendor Contract, Vendor Prepares Shop Drawings, Contractor Reviews Shops, A/E Reviews Shops for approval, Vendor Fabricates and Deliver
Bank cubic yards to compact cubic yards equation
BCY/Compaction % (in decimal format)
The Soil Tables and formulas contain the abbreviation BCY. What does BCY mean?
Bank Cubic Yards.
What is the soil state called if it is in its natural, or in place or in situ or undisturbed state?
Bank.
What graphical measurement tool is best used to compare the differences between grouped data in terms of magnitude or frequency?
Bar Chart.
Which materials are incorporated by reference and not normally shown on the plans or in the Technical Specifications?
Bar Supports.
What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its narrow edge which is at least 4 inches thick and at least 2 inches wider than they are thick?
Beams and Stringers.
Which document guarantees to the Owner that the successful Contractor will sign a contract?
Bid Bond
Which term is used to refer to when contractors or subcontractors get together and purposely "fix" the price of any given commodity?
Bid Collusion
Which term is used to refer to when a prime contractor uses a subcontractor's price to win a contract then returns to the subcontractor and forces them to reduce their price to get the job?
Bid Cutting
What bid document would the contractor place his or her price on?
Bid Form
Which term is used to refer to when a subcontractor asks the prime contractor for information on another sub's pricing so they can reduce their proposal?
Bid Peddling
Which term is used to refer to when a prime contractor or owner obtains proposals from suppliers or subcontractors, then shows that information to competitors in the hope that they will lower their proposals?
Bid Shopping
What document is a contractual agreement used to move (ship) the goods from the vendor to the jobsite?
Bill of lading
There is upward water flow into the bottom of the excavation. What is the visual inspection term called?
Boiling.
Which of the following masonry components are continuous, they may run around the perimeter of a building or between control joints and act as structural members, and they can provide bearing for beams and joists?
Bond Beam.
Which mortar property is increased by retempering'?
Bond Strength.
Total earned workhours formula
Budget unit cost * Quantity to date
Total Projected labor cost at completion formula
Budgeted quantities * unit cost to date
Budgeted unit workhours formula
Budgeted workhours/budgeted quantities
Which type of insurance is needed because the high winds blow down the 40 feet high concrete wall forms'?
Builder's Risk
The soil is protruding from the face of the open excavation into the excavation. What is the visual inspection term called?
Bulging.
What type of weld fits two pieces of metal together end-to-end for welding?
Butt.
What does the steel designation C 12 x 20.7 mean?
C is the steel shape, 12 is the nominal depth and 20.7 is the pounds per foot.
Which type of wall is desired where there is severe weather exposure, or where a maximum resistance to rain penetration is desired?
Cavity.
Which document terminates any liquidated damages from being assessed any further?
Certificate of Substantial Completion
Which of the following documents is best used for notifying an Owner of a change needed at the jobsite?
Change Order Request
If the weld is supposed to be on all four sides, what symbol will be used?
Circle.
What soil is often considered cohesive
Clay
What type of soil is the most dangerous because the excavated faces appear to be solid and stable, but they are drastically affected by water, wind, and pressure?
Clay.
The Safety Standards utilize the abbreviation 29 CFR Part 1926, what does the acronym CFR stand for?
Code of Federal Regulations
Which of the following systems is designed as an enclosed structure to restrain soil and water, therefore, allowing workers to work inside safely?
Cofferdam.
If the Shipping terms are FOB Jobsite, which parties is the Bill of Lading between?
Common carrier and the vendor
What do the horizontal lines on an organizational chart with various positions indicate?
Communication
What does the safety acronym CPL stand for?
Compliance
"Made up of wood fibers adhered together and sandwiched between outside layers of wood veneers" is the definition of:
Composite Panels
Which wood panel product is typically used in cabinet construction and other non structural applications?
Composite panels
What is the stress term called that is induced by pressing the fiber together longitudinally on its cross section?
Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc//)
What is the stress term called in a wood frame structure which works in unison to support the load on the structure and allows part of the load from a weaker member to be distributed to adjacent members?
Compression Perpendicular to the Grain (Fc?)
Which technical resource must be consulted to determine the bar support spacing for a Concrete Bridge deck?
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of CRSI that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of CRSI?
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.
Which of the following activities creates a hostile work environment under the Sexual Harassment provisions?
Conduct which interferes with work performance
Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner and the A/E and instructing the Contractor to make a change prior to agreeing on the adjustment in scope or price?
Construction Change Directive
What is the structural lumber grade used where straightness and strength are the most important consideration such as in concrete formwork?
Construction Grade.
A contract is entered into whereby the Owner holds a contract with the designers, the Owner holds the contracts with the general and/or subcontractors and the Owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this type of contract called?
Construction Management.
Which of the following documents has the primary purpose of recording progress at the job site?
Construction Report
According to the project documents, after the signing of the Agreement, which documents must be submitted by the contractor within fourteen days of executing the Agreement?
Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of CSI that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of CSI?
Construction Specifications Institute.
Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner, A/E and the Contractor informing the contractor to modify the agreements terms and conditions?
Contract Change Order
Which party typically obtains the building permits?
Contractor
Which position is typically responsible for verification of all field measurements and field construction criteria on the shop drawings?
Contractor's Project Engineer
Which party is normally responsible for designing the temporary structures?
Contractor.
Which party is normally responsible for estimating and pricing the temporary structures?
Contractor.
Which party is responsible for comparing the soil borings to the standard Relative Density and Consistency Table provided in the Soil Report?
Contractor.
Which of the following masonry components allows freedom of movement in a masonry wall?
Control Joint.
Which of the following items is contained in the Job Diary?
Conversations concerning coordination, technical problems and solutions
Which legal entity is considered perpetual?
Corporation
Which legal entity affords an individual the most protection of individual assets from creditors of the business?
Corporation.
Which legal entity is taxed twice?
Corporation.
Which type of legal entity requires a charter?
Corporation.
What would be an example of Due Diligence?
Corrects the hazard(s) immediately
A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment plus some agreed upon allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called?
Cost Plus.
Which piece of equipment and attachment would be the most efficient method to excavate inside a cofferdam?
Crane with a Clamshell attachment.
What is the name of the term for shortening the project schedule along the critical path?
Crashing
What is the term for a material that strains slowly when a force is applied to it for an extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short period of time?
Creep
What is the term for a material that deforms slowly when a force is applied to it for an extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short period of time?
Creep.
Which position typically completes the crew's time card?
Crew Leader
What system is utilized for restraining a vertical wall of soil and other loads where it is impractical to slope the soil such as in a downtown area where the excavation and new substructure are below the street level?
Cribbing and Tie-backs.
What is the name of the act that requires the contractor to pay prevailing wage rates on all federally funded projects?
Davis-Bacon act
The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project. Which type of contract best supports this process?
Design-Build.
What is the correct name for the acronym DBE?
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
According to the Constructor's Code of Ethics, The Constructor shall insure that when providing a service or advice such advice shall be to treat all parties in a fair and unbiased way. What is the best way for a Constructor to achieve this?
Don't engage in any practice which creates an unfair advantage for one party.
Which of the following soft wood species used for structural lumber have the highest Fiber bending and Modulus of Elasticity (E) values?
Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine.
Which piece of equipment is used to excavate ponds or soil under water?
Dragline
Which field manual test is used to differentiate between cohesive material with fissures, unfissured cohesive material, and granular material?
Drying Test.
Which of the following construction activities can be impacted by the humidity?
Drywall installation
During what phase of a project must the Contractor provide the Subcontractor Agreement to the Subcontractor to avoid the subcontractor from refusing to sign an agreement that they have not seen?
During the bidding phase of the project
At which point in time must the Agreement be provided to each prospective bidder?
During the bidding phase of the project.
You're the General Contractor on an Office Building project currently under design.You need to communicate with a large group of design consultants (located in different states) regarding the design of the mechanical system. You needed to provide them some detailed information related to pricing, availability, lead-time, and pros & cons of five different mechanical systems. The design consultants will most likely have some follow-up questions for you that they will want answered as soon as possible. What would be the most efficient way to communicate with them?
Email with an attachment
Which of the following documents is used to communicate quickly with a Subcontractor' Project Manager when an issue arise on a jobsite?
Email.
What are the additional provisions that were ADDED by the 1991 Civil Rights Act to the existing employment discrimination law that allows employees to recover compensatory and punitive damages?
Emotional Pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment
When is the Certificate of Substantial Completion prepared?
End of the construction process
What is the correct name for the acronym EEOC?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
What are the drawings called that are issued to the contractor from the manufacturer indicating the locations and proper positioning of each piece of steel within the structure?
Erection Drawings.
What is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of an uncertainty in either labor or material prices?
Escalation.
Which document do you extract the original prices from, to calculate a Net Change?
Estimate
Which position typically develops the overall project cost estimate?
Estimator
What does Building Excavation mean?
Excavation to the bottom of the compacted fill under the floor.
What term is used to refer to the process of following up on materials to ensure that the proper quantity and quality of materials arrive at the jobsite according to schedule?
Expediting
Weekly unit workhours formula
Expended cost for week/quantities for week
To date unit workhours formula
Expended cost to date/quantities to date
To date labor unit cost formula
Expended workhours to date/quantity to date
What does the abbreviation EMR stand for?
Experience Modification Rating
What is the stress term called that has the narrow dimension carrying the load with the fibers at the top in compression and the bottom fibers are in tension?
Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb).
Which of the following activities does a Boilermaker perform?
Fabricate and assemble structural steel for steel assemblies such as pressure vessels and pipes
Which of the following posters describes the regulations for wage payment and hours of work for all industries and must be posted at the job site?
Fair Labor Standards
Cost loaded schedules should never be used for progress payment (T/F)
False
Liquidated Damages are arbitrary and the Owner may charge as much as he/she wants. T/F
False
Product data sheets contain isometrics and assembly plans
False
Work packages should never have a definitive schedule (T/F)
False
You always start with the first activity having 1 as the Early Start T/F
False
When and where must the OSHA Summary of Work-Related Injuries (OSHA 300A) be posted?
February 1 - April 30 and accessible to all employees at the jobsite
Which party is responsible for the design of the concrete formwork?
Field Engineer.
Assume you have a square weld symbol with a solid flag on a pole coming up from the change in direction of the arrow. What does the solid backwards flag on a pole tell you?
Field weld.
What type of relationship would best describe "install the irrigation system" and then "wire and program the irrigation controller"?
Finish to start
Which of the following parties issues the Certificate of Occupancy?
Fire Marshall, Mechanical Inspector, Electrical Inspector and Building Inspector
Which of the following is structural steel most susceptible to for failure?
Fire.
Which trade applies heat resistant materials to structural steel and sprays refractory material on the inside of steel Boilers and High Pressure Vessels or Tanks?
Fireproofed
What graphical measurement tool displays the causes and effects on a diagram for analyzing problems?
Fishbone Chart.
The soil has open cracks on the horizontal ground or on the open face of the excavation. What is the visual inspection term called'?
Fissure.
Cables can be used for guardrails if they are:
Flagged every 6 feet and with a maximum sag of 3 inches
What graphical measurement tool is a pictorial representation of a process?
Flow Chart.
A clause in the Subcontract Agreement reads that "a Subcontractor binds themselves to the Contractor for the performance of the Subcontractor's Work in the same manner as the Contractor is bound to the Owner for such performance under Contractor's contract with the Owner". What is the name of this clause?
Flow down
Which of the following documents is used by a General Contractor to notify a Subcontractor that they are not performing per the terms and conditions of their contract agreement?
Formal Business Letter.
Which of the following documents is utilized for correspondence between the A/E or Owner and the Contractor?
Formal Business Letter.
What is the official name of the technical reference source that is mentioned in the documents to Design the Formwork and it is published by ACI?
Formwork for Concrete.
Stairways must be equipped with at least one handrail if they are:
Four or more risers or 30" high
Which concrete characteristic is improved by air-entraining the concrete?
Freeze-thaw resistance.
What is the simplest of the scheduling tools used in construction?
Gantt Chart schedule
According to CSI and AIA, which Document contains the definitions for Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples?
General Conditions
According to CSI and AIA, which Document states the time frame for Submitting the Shop Drawings?
General Conditions
Which document describes the rights, responsibilities, obligations, and authority of the project participants?
General Conditions
Which document specifies the conditions for requesting a weather time extension?
General Conditions
which document is normally incorporated by reference?
General Conditions
The compliance officer notices a potential hazard that is likely to cause serious physical harm but a regulation does not exist, under which provision can the contractor be cited?
General Duty Clause
Which type of insurance covers injuries to persons not employed at the site but who get injured passing by the Site?
General Liability
According to CSI and AIA, which Document states the number of copies of the Shop Drawings and Product Data Sheets that must be submitted?
General Requirements
According to CSI and AIA, which document specifies the number of copies of Owner installation and operating manuals that must be submitted at a project closeout?
General Requirements
Which document describes the Suggested Agenda for the Preconstruction Meeting?
General Requirements
What is the lifting system called which consists of two vertical towers with a cross beam on top with the intended purpose of lifting an unusually long piece of equipment which was transported horizontally and it is lifted into its permanent vertical position?
Gin Pole.
Which trade cuts and installs panes of glass in store fronts and glass curtain walls?
Glazier
Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and the job site?
Goals, Gathering, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Action Plan & Monitoring.
Which of the following soil has no cohesive strength?
Granular Soil.
What type of soil usually has high permeability
Gravel.
Which soil is cohesionless?
Gravel.
What is the procedure established in the labor agreement that provides for meetings between successively higher levels of union-contractor management to resolve employee disputes without work stoppage called?
Grievance procedure
What does the abbreviation GFI, WP mean?
Ground Fault Interrupter and Weatherproof
Structural bonding can be accomplished by tying two wythes together with a brick. When it is laid in this position, what is the brick position called?
Header
The soil is protruding up from the bottom of the excavation. What is the visual inspection term called'?
Heaving
What graphical measurement tool is a bar graph displaying a frequency distribution?
Histogram.
What is the stress term called that is induced by the tendency for the upper fibers to slide over the lower fibers as a beam bends?
Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv//)
What is the chemical reaction called when Portland cement is mixed with the water'?
Hydration
Which form must be completed by all non-United States citizens?
I-9
Which international management system provides management concepts and guidelines for the manufacturing and service industries?
ISO 9000
What are the internationally quality standards called?
ISO 9000.
What type of inspection is given top priority by OSHA?
Imminent Danger
What are aggregate particles smaller than the size of a grain of sand called?
Impurities.
Which document explicitly tells the reader the specific shop drawings, product data, and reference standards required on a project?
In Part 1 of each Section of a Technical Specification Division
What is the name of the law principle for referring the Contractor to other documents that are not contained in the package provided?
Incorporated by Reference
What is the name of the legal principle for referring the contractor to other documents that are not contained in the documents provided?
Incorporated by Reference.
A supported scaffolding consisting of a platform(s) resting on bearers supported by ledgers and a double row of uprights without any support from any structure. What type of scaffolding is this?
Independent pole scaffolding
What are the best steps of a good material receiving procedure?
Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the bill of lading
Which document specifies the Bid Bond Percentage?
Instruction to Bidders
Which document establishes the forms, content and procedures for submitting the bid proposals?
Instructions to Bidders
Which document is provided to the Contractor including detailed information about the bid due date, location to deliver the bid, type of bid opening (public or private), how and when contracts will be awarded or rejected?
Instructions to Bidders
Which trade wraps the high pressure process piping and equipment with insulation?
Insulator
Which document is used to request payment for materials?
Invoice
The welders have associated themselves with numerous trades and they have taken on their trade name. Which of the following crafts arc the welders are associated with?
Ironworkers, Boilermakers and Pipe fitters
Best practices for writing a RFI:
Issue one RFI per topic/issue, as the issue comes up on the jobsite.
An RFI is used as follows:
It is issued by the Contractor to the Architect to inquire about some unclear scope of work on a construction project.
What is the procedure for the Modified Proctor Test?
It uses a 10-pound hammer dropped from a height of 18 inches.
What is the procedure for the Standard Proctor Test?
It uses a 5-pound hammer dropped from a height of 12 inches.
Which of the following documents is best used for recording activities on the job site?
Job Diary or Daily Report.
Which of the following documents is used to record that a specific component of a project passed an inspection (example: recording the inspection of rebars before pouring isolated footing concrete on a commercial project?)
Job Diary or Daily Report.
A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to bid and build a specific project. What is this type of business entity called?
Joint Venture.
What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its narrow edge which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide?
Joists
What is the primary difference in contract formation between a Subcontract Agreement and a Purchase Order?
Labor is included in a Subcontract Agreement but not in a Purchase Order
Which of the following items must never be agreed upon utilizing a form titled Purchase Order?
Labor.
Which trade operates the motorized concrete buggies?
Laborer
Which management system was developed based on Toyota's Production System?
Lean
What is the moisture content percentage of the lumber stamp abbreviation of S-DRY?
Less than 19.
Which of the following mortar ingredients improves the mortar's workability?
Lime
What graphical measurement tool is commonly used to track trends in data?
Line Chart.
Which of the following masonry components are used over openings in block walls to carry the load around the opening?
Lintels
In addition to the title of the meeting, the date, time and location it occurred, what are the other important items to include in a meeting minutes?
List of attendees and who needs to receive a copy of the minutes. Clear and unbiased summary of the major points, discussions, and decisions made. Action items with responsibility and due dates.
What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?
Listening Attentively, Responding Constructively. Soliciting All Ideas, and Matching Decision Making to the Situation.
What is another name for a soil that contains equal parts of sand, silt and clay?
Loam.
What is the soil state called when the soil is excavated?
Loose
Which term is used to refer to when a prime contractor purposely underbids a project, then makes up their overhead and profit by bid cutting the subcontractor's price?
Low Ball Bidding
"Made up of wood fibers adhered together with resin" is the definition of:
MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard)
According to the construction documents, what is the procedure and the name of the document that you must use to inform the Architect/Engineer of a change notation you would like to make to a shop drawing?
Make the change on the shop drawing and specify it in the Letter of Transmittal
What are the agreed upon terms and conditions on a purchase order?
Material prices and merchant warranty
According to the AIA documents, assume that the Owner, through the A/E, has rejected a claim that the Contractor has submitted. What action must the Contractor request in writing next?
Mediation
Which wood panel product is typically used in moldings?
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
What structural steel component is the steel designation "VL" referring to?
Metal Decking.
What is sprayed onto structural steel to increase its fire resistance capability?
Mineral wool.
In construction, what is the proper terminology for transporting the off road equipment to the job site?
Mobilization.
Which test is specified for fill material designated for use under areas where high design loads are anticipated such as airport run ways and paved areas?
Modified Proctor.
Which of the following is the primary factor that will determine if 97% density using the Modified Proctor Test will be achieved in a predetermined number of passes?
Moisture Content.
What is the term called that is a measure of its ability to cause turning, rotating or twisting about an axis of rotation?
Moment.
Grain to pound conversion
Multiply by 7000 to go from pound to grain Divide by 7000 to go from grain to pound
Workers in the basket of an aerial lift, such as a boom truck or a cherry picker:
Need to use personal fall arrest system and be tied to the basket
Which document is submitted by each bidder stating that their bid was arrived at without any conferring with other prime bidders?
Noncollusive Affidavit
Which document informs the contractor that their proposal has been accepted?
Notice of Award
Which document establishes the actual start date from which the beginning of the project is calculated?
Notice to Proceed
Which document establishes the reference date from which the beginning of the project is calculated and that the contractor can occupy the site?
Notice to Proceed.
"Made up of large strands of wood adhered together in layers of strands in alternating directions" is the definition of:
OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
According to OSHA, which information must be posted at the job site and easily accessible to all employees at all times?
OSHA Job Safety and Health Regulations poster, OSHA Summary of Work-Related Injuries, Material Safety Data Sheets, Emergency #, Copies of any OSHA citations currently applicable (not addressed).
According to OSHA, which document must be filled out immediately after an accident by the supervisor describing the accident in detail?
OSHA's Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA's Form 301)
How is the fireproofing of a steel structure determined?
Occupancy.
What is the correct name for the acronym OSHA mean?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What contract formation principles are needed to form a valid contract?
Offer, Acceptance, Capacity, Consideration, and Lawful object.
What is the unit to measure resistance?
Ohm
What is the major difference between a CM Agency and a CM at risk?
One has contracts with subcontractors to perform the work
What is a major difference between a CM Agency and a CM at risk?
One provides a GMP and is "at risk" if the actual construction cost exceed it
What is the strongest overlap of masonry units when building a wall?
One-half lap.
What structural steel component is the steel designation "LW' referring to?
Open-web joist.
In 1935 the Wagner act was enacted and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was formed, what type of disputes is the NLRB empowered to resolve?
Organized Labor-Contractor disputes
Which wood panel product is typically used in floor, wall and roof sheathing?
Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
Assume you have a fillet weld symbol on the top of the welding symbol arrow. Which side will the weld be placed on?
Other side from where the arrow is pointing.
How is the term fast tracking defined in construction?
Overlapping execution of the design, procurement and construction
Which party invokes a bond?
Owner
Which document lists the Contract Documents that shall be utilized to interpret the contract?
Owner/Contractor Agreement
Which of the plyform orientations provides the strongest formwork system?
Parallel to the span.
"Made up of wood particles smaller than those in OSB adhered together" is the definition of:
Particle Boards
Which wood panel product is typically used in shelving and plastic laminate countertops?
Particle board
Which legal entity exposes the personal assets of a person to pay for actions of other people involved in the business?
Partnership.
The terms on the purchase order indicate F.O.B. Factory, at which point does the responsibility for the goods change?
Passes at time of pickup by the carrier
Which field manual test is used to determine the presence of a cohesive clay or silt?
Pat Test.
Which document guarantees to the Owner that all third parties will be paid or else the Bond will be invoked?
Payment Bond
Which documents must be submitted to the Owner from the Contractor at the signing of the Owner-Contractor Agreement?
Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Insurance Certificates
Which of the following terms refers to the ability of water to flow through a soil by traveling through the void spaces?
Permeability
What is a measure of the ease with which water will flow through an aggregate's voids called'?
Permeability.
What graphical measurement tool would be best used to show the percentage of a data compared to a whole set of data?
Pie Chart.
Which trade operates equipment to place the Steel Sheet Piling?
Pile Driver
What system is designed to carry the vertical load of the structure?
Piling.
Which trade assemblies and aligns the underground pipe outside the structure?
Pipe Layer
Which trade installs piping and equipment for high pressure piping, often in industrial settings?
Pipefitter
What are the GENERAL RULES the courts require for considering the JOB DIARY to be considered Admissible evidence in a court of law?
Place in a Bound book, Pages Numbered consecutively, Completed closest to the event as possible by Person with direct knowledge, and Signed/Dated each day
What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its wider dimension which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide?
Planks.
Planning and Scheduling are:
Planning is answering the specifics of a project "who", "what", "when", "where", "how". Scheduling is only answering the "when".
Which document issued by the Architect illustrates what is to be built at the time of bid?
Plans
Which trade applies stucco to the outside of the building?
Plasterer
Which field manual test checks for a cohesive soil?
Plasticity Test.
Which of the following trades Fits, Aligns & Installs Drain, Waste and Vent Piping?
Plumber
"Made up of thin layers of wood veneers adhered together in alternating directions" is the definition of:
Plywood
Which test instrument measures the unconfined compressive strength of soil?
Pocket Penetrometer.
What is the wood member called that is graded according to its load being are carried on the cross section?
Posts and Timbers.
Ductwork is typically taken off by which unit of measure?
Pound
Which piece of equipment sets below the excavation and the bucket pushes up?
Power Shovel.
Which document is submitted to the Owner for bid consideration before the Contractor can receive the bidding documents?
Pre-qualification Forms
What is the proper Design Activity Sequence that is used for every design discipline (such as mechanical, electrical and structural) on a Design/Build logic network according to acceptable legal practices?
Prepare Schematic Diagrams, Prepare Preliminary Plans, Develop Contract Documents, and Issue Bid Plans
Which type of specification provides the criteria that the contractor must build and may not make substitutions to?
Prescriptive specification
Which document establishes the labor rates on a federally funded project?
Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule
During what phase of the project are Shop drawings submitted and approved?
Prior to fabrication or erection of the item
Which of the following terms is used to refer to the complete process of obtaining materials?
Procurement
Leadtimes are used to determine the estimated time durations for what type of activities?
Procurement Activities
Workhours to completion equation
Productivity rate x amount to complete
What is the purpose of the EEOC law?
Prohibit discrimination against individuals due to race, sex, age
What is the purpose of the ADA law?
Prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities
Which position typically performs the Formwork design calculations?
Project Engineer
Which position typically writes the subcontract agreements?
Project Manager
Which position typically draws the logical sequences and calculates the activity days?
Project Scheduler
Project gain or loss in work hours equation
Project completion - budgeted total
Which of the following documents are submitted by the Contractor at bid opening?
Proposal Form, Bid Breakdown, Addendum, Bid Bond & Noncollusive Affidavit
What do the EEO, ADA and DBE laws have in Common?
Protection of individuals from employment discrimination
What is the purpose of the OSHA law?
Provide a place of employment free from safety hazards
Which of the following documents is used internally to request the contractor's purchasing department to obtain the prices for the materials needed for a project?
Purchase Requisition
If Damages should occur during shipment of construction materials and the terms on the Bill of Lading are FOB Factory, who would be required to recover the loss from the common carrier?
Purchaser
Which of the following descriptions are the content items for the working agenda?
Purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role.
Parallel resistance formula
R = 1/(1/R1 +1/R2 +1/R3 )
Resistance equation in series
R1+R2+R3...
RFI Logs are kept to keep track of the number of RFI issued on a project. RFI Logs should be reviewed weekly by the Contractor and Design Team. What should a RFI log include?
RFI number, date is was issued, date is was answered, who is was distributed to, and a short description of the topic/issue.
A small amount of material suddenly separates from the face of an excavation and trickles or rolls down into the excavation. What is the visual inspection term called?
Raveling
Which of the following documents is best used for asking the Design Professional to provide additional information to clarify the design of a building during construction?
Request For Information (RFI).
What is the name of the term for shifting the activities within the schedule from noncritical to critical as a result of a limited number of resources available?
Resource Leveling
Many times the contractor must indicate a sequence of activities as consecutive because of crews or equipment available, what is the term for this sequence called?
Restraints
Which trade erects poles for making heavy lifts, assembles cranes and attaches slings to the loads for the crane to lift?
Rigger
What are large stones that are placed at the end of culverts or along the edge of a body of water to prevent erosion called?
Riprap.
Which trade ties and places the rebar?
Rod busters
What brick position is commonly used on window sills?
Rowlock.
What does the safety acronym SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
Assume that you are utilizing the verbiage Purchaser and Supplier in the terms and conditions of the contract. How will the courts interpret this type of contract?
Sale of Goods contract
Which of the following mortar ingredients decreases the shrinkage of mortar while setting and drying?
Sand.
Where is the best location to look to determine the electrical requirements for a project's pump?
Schedule
Which document is used to allocate the estimated costs for the items listed and for requesting progress payments?
Schedule of Values
Under the structural lumber classification system, what is the name of the top grade?
Select Structural Grade.
You need a Respirator for an Oxygen Deficient environment, which of the following types of Respirators must be worn?
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Which type of estimate is most appropriate when the contract documents are 30% to 90% complete?
Semi-Detailed estimate
A RFI should include the following:
Sender's name & address Recipient's name and address Project Name & Number RFI #Description of the issue (question)A proposed a solution
What are the components of a job-built boiler that the Boilermaker will assemble together?
Sets structural steel sides, assembles piping, welds water tubes, and sets pumps
What items that must be submitted show the Fabrication and Erection Process?
Sheet Metal Isometrics, Plumbing Isometrics, and Electrical Isometrics.
Which of the following trades Fabricates and Erects Air Distribution Duct work?
Sheet Metal Workers
What system is designed to restrain horizontal temporary loads such as soil and water?
Sheet Piling.
What are the components of a cofferdam or a support system?
Sheeting, Wales, and Cross braces.
What is the name of the document that must be submitted which illustrates the Fabrication and Erection Procedures for some portion of the Work?
Shop Drawings
Which of the following tests is performed on cohesionless soil to determine the distribution of grain size?
Sieve Analysis.
Which management system was developed by Motorola in the late 80's?
Six Sigma
The layers on the face of the excavation slope at a ratio of four horizontal to one vertical (4H: 1V) or greater. What is the visual inspection term called'?
Sloped system.
What does the abbreviation of S2S stamp on a piece of lumber mean?
Smooth Two Sides.
Which piece of equipment is most efficient for compacting granular soils such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone?
Smooth-Wheel Roller.
Which legal entity makes it extremely difficult to generate new capital to expand the business?
Sole Proprietorship.
What is the aggregate quality of resisting weathering called?
Soundness.
What is the earth material drawn from an excavation called?
Spoil.
Roofing is typically taken off by which unit of measure?
Square
What is the weakest pattern bond?
Stacked
What does the safety acronym STD stand for?
Standard
What type of relationship would best describe, after the metal studs (walls) are installed, "install plumbing rough-in" and "install electrical conduits"?
Start to start
Which law are corporations formed under?
State.
Which of the following documents is used to request materials from the contractor's storage bins?
Stock requisition
Assume that the Contractor has not been paid according to the contract payment due date. According to the contract documents, which document must the contractor complete and submit to the owner to inform them that they will be leaving the job site if the late progress payment is not received?
Stop Work Notice
Which document informs the owner that the work on a project will be stopped for failure of the owner to make a progress payment?
Stop Work Order
Which document is issued to the contractor for failure to perform according to the specifications?
Stop Work Order
What is the most common brick position?
Stretcher.
Which organization has published a new design standard targeting loads on structures during construction?
Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
What items that must be submitted show the Fabrication and Erection Process?
Structural Steel, Rebar, Formwork Design, Glazing and Frames for Store Fronts
For labor services to be considered under the formation principles, which form shall they be placed on?
Subcontract Agreement
A Contract Change Order has been issued, which parties may the Contractor have to issue changes to because of the contract change order being issued?
Subcontractor and the Suppliers
Which party is the primary developer of the shop drawings?
Subcontractors and Vendors
Which of the following documents is used by a Contractor to communicate to the Design Professional and the Owner what materials and equipment will be ordered, delivered and installed by their Subcontractors?
Submittal / Shop drawing.
The soil has sunk on the horizontal surface. What is the visual inspection term called?
Subsidence.
Which position typically assigns the crews, maintains a job diary and schedules subcontractors?
Superintendent
According to CSI and AIA, which Document states the procedures for submitting Shop Drawings?
Supplementary Conditions
According to the project documents, which document lists the itemized content required for submitting a Contract Change Order Proposal?
Supplementary Conditions
Which document applies to the Contractor and the Subcontractors and outlines any project-specific conditions, such as wage scales, geotechnical reports, insurance and bond requirements, job-site office, temporary facilities, parking, signage, and cleaning requirements?
Supplementary Conditions
What are the two groups of scaffolds?
Supported Scaffolds and Suspended Scaffolds
What is the term for an excessive vertical load caused by the spoil pile or construction equipment being too close to the trench edge?
Surcharge load.
Which party backs the face value of the Payment and Performance Bonds?
Surety
Which trade seals the head and butt joints for the drywall on a commercial project?
Taper
When calculating the Final Contract Amount, what item(s) should typically be considered for final contract amount adjustment? This is assuming that all scope related Change Orders have already been processed and executed between the Owner and the Contractor.
Taxes, insurances, savings, back charges and liquidated damages if applicable.
Which document describes quality of work and the quality of the materials and the construction execution procedures?
Technical Specifications
Which document specifies the Proctor Test and the percentage range and the Optimum Moisture Content?
Technical Specifications.
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of TIA that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of TIA?
Telecommunication Industry Association.
What is Air-entrained Portland cement Concrete quite weak in?
Tension
What is the stress term called that when the stress is induced by pulling apart in a longitudinal direction?
Tension parallel to the grain (Ft//)
Which trade Pours, finishes and polishes floors to bring out the marble chips?
Terrazzo Worker
The Vendor has quoted you a price of $9,270 CIF for an item. What is this price quote telling you?
The $9,270 is the total to be paid and it includes freight and insurance
Which office is responsible to keep the CFR up to date?
The Office of the Federal Register
According to the OSHA Construction Safety Standards, what is required for shoring systems more than 20 feet deep?
The Registered Professional Engineer shall design the protection system.
Which of the clauses below is considered a Condition Precedent?
The Sub will be paid when the Contractor is paid
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) typically includes which of the following for each work package?
The budgeted cost of the work scheduled
What is a Finish to Finish relationship?
The finish of one activity triggers the finish of another activity
Which type of fire extinguisher Letter would be used for extinguishing a fire caused by a combustible metals such as aluminum?
The fire extinguisher can be identified by a the letter D.
Which type of fire extinguisher Letter would be used for extinguishing a fire caused by a flammable liquid?
The fire extinguisher can be identified by the letter B.
Which type of fire extinguisher Letter would be used for extinguishing a fire caused by electrical wiring?
The fire extinguisher can be identified by the letter C.
What does the B-B designation plyform refer to?
The front and back surface plies have a solid surface with smooth repair plugs.
What is the standard in North America for the outer layer of plyform?
The grain of the outer layer is parallel to the long dimension.
What can be recovered by an individual from the officers or Managers of a company under the Civil Rights Act of 1991 if a manager is found guilty?
The manager can be held personally for awarded damages and lawyer fees
The owner requests that you submit a proposal supplement titled, "Statement of Contractors' Qualifications - All Contracts" and under the officers/principals section it requests the names and titles of the vice president and the president. A proposal is submitted to the Owner with a bid bond, signed addenda, and the proposal form is attached and signed by the chief estimator. Have all of the contract formation principles been satisfied and your proposal would be considered responsive?
The principle of Capacity has not been met, therefore, a non-responsive bid.
What does "close sheeting" mean in relationship to a shoring system?
The spacing between timber planks not to exceed ½ inch.
As a rule, in case of discrepancy between the plans and specifications:
The specifications will govern
What is a Start to Start relationship?
The start of one activity triggers the start of another activity
What is a Finish to Start relationship?
The successor activity can only start after the preceding activity is completed.
What is a toe in relationship to a Cofferdam?
The vertical sheeting extended below the bottom of the excavation at least 2 feet.
What does a sieve size of No. 40, mean?
There are 40 openings per lineal inch.
What management philosophy tries to maximize the competitiveness of an organization through continuous improvement?
Total Quality Management.
Projected gain or loss in labor dollars formula
Total budget - projected completion cost
Budgeted labor unit cost formula
Total budget/quantity budget
Productivity rater equation
Total crew workhours per day/Daily output
Projection for labor cost formula
Total expended cost/quantity to date
Time to completion
Total to be done/Daily output
Which piece of equipment has its boom above the structure and it lifts the load vertically until it is above the structure, then it can move the load horizontally?
Tower Crane.
Employer must train all employees regularly in safety recognition and avoidance T/F
True
Masonry wall placement can be impacted by the wind TF
True
Shop drawings contain isometrics and assembly plans TF
True
The certificate of substantial completion contains a list of items that still need to be completed TF
True
You get ill from the fumes while working in a certain area of the project. That is a work related recordable T/F
True
What does the surveying abbreviation of TP mean?
Turning Point
How often should you record the weather conditions to ensure proper evidence?
Twice per day
Best practice for writing RFIs is to separate your question into:
Two sections: one section to request/ describe the problem and one section to propose a solution.
Which type of Portland cement is used where an early strength gain is important?
Type III.
Which type of masonry mortar is used for foundation walls and isolated piers (below ground)?
Type M
Which type of masonry mortar is used when high-strength mortar is needed (high load areas)?
Type M
Which type of masonry mortar is used the most commonly used mortar above grade?
Type N
Which type of masonry mortar is the lowest strength mortar and is used only in non-load-bearing walls?
Type O
Which type of masonry mortar is used for severe weather exposure areas with normal compressive loads?
Type S
How does a construction company typically structure its accounting cost codes?
Typically organized following the CSI MasterFormat divisions, with some adaptations by companies.
What do the field thumb penetration, pocket penetrometer and the shearvane measure'?
Unconfined Compressive Strength.
What system is utilized for supporting an existing structure when the new excavation will be below the existing structures foundation while the extension to the existing foundation is being placed?
Underpinning
Your specifications reference this construction organization Acronym of UL that publishes numerous Technical Reference Sources. What is the correct name of UL?
Underwriter Laboratories.
Which organization investigates and tests materials, products, equipment, construction methods and construction systems to safeguard against hazards to life and property?
Underwriters Laboratories.
Which type of insurance covers workers being laid off from their job?
Unemployment
What are the most commonly used soil classification systems based on grain size?
Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Which law establishes basic rules governing the sale of goods used to establish a Purchase Order?
Uniform Commercial Code
Total projected work hours formula
Unit Cost to date * Budgeted quantities
A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item of work vary from the estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type of contract will this clause be primarily used in?
Unit Price.
A contract is entered into whereby the Design, Scope and Bid quantities are established and payment for the work is to be made upon the basis of the actual quantity placed. What is this type of contract called'?
Unit Price.
What is another name for Sheeting?
Uprights.
What is the term used to describe the process of finding lower cost alternatives for the same services/functions provided by the building?
Value Engineering
What is the term called where the force tends to cause a member to fail by cutting perpendicular to the beam's longitudinal axis at or near the beam's supports?
Vertical Shear.
What is the unit to measure electromotive force (EMF)?
Volt
Real power equation
Volts * amps * power factor
What does the steel designation W 14 x 40 mean?
W is the steel shape, 14 is the nominal depth and 40 is the pounds per foot.
When hiring employees, which form must they fill out requesting their marital status, number of exemptions and their social security number?
W-4
You are ordering the wall ties, which of the following items must you provide the supplier with to have a complete description'?
Wall thickness, tie load capacity, break back, and tie extension.
What ingredient is added to mortar for retempering?
Water.
What is the most important parameter used to control the strength of concrete?
Water/Cement Ratio.
What is the unit to measure power?
Watt
What is the unit to measure energy?
Watt-hour
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question?
What steps are you going to take to complete the activity?
According to OSHA violations, what is the name of the violation where the firm or designated person is aware that a hazardous condition exists, knows that the condition violates a standard and makes no effort to eliminate the safety hazard?
Willful Violation
Which one of the following is transferred from one mind to another?
Words
Which type of insurance covers injuries to construction site workers employed at the job site?
Worker's Compensation
Do participants have a chance to review and approve meeting minutes?
Yes
If Employee loses consciousness is that a Work Related Recordable?
Yes
The Contractor submits a bid for $1,303,071 with the appropriate forms. They receive a Notice of Award letter indicating that their bid has been selected. The Contractor decides not to accept the contract. Will the Contractor lose anything?
Yes, they will lose the amount of their Bid Bond
Which of the following communication methods is the most effective in knowing that the communication has been understood?
You the sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak.
What types of activities should be considered first when shortening the duration of a project?
Zero float and least cost
CMU block medium weight
between 105 and 125 pcf
Week labor unit cost formula
expended workhours/quantity for week
According to the ACI 347 Committee, What is the Maximum Rate of Pour allowed for a Wall in feet per hour?
l0 Feet per hour
CMU light weight
less than 105 pcf
CMU block normal weight
more than 125 pcf
Percentage grade formula
rise/run*100
Crew workhours per day formula
the sum of # of workers x 8
Apparent power equation
volts * amps
Cables can be used for guardrails as long as they are more than how many inches in diameter?
¼ inch
